Drivers have taken to social media to express their shock at the emergency service response to a crash on the A12.

The northbound carriageway has been blocked near Marks Tey while police, paramedics and fire services are thought to have been called to the collision.

There are reports that a car has overturned and is on the central reservation this Boxing Day.

One person said: "On our way to Clacton and there’s been a huge accident evidently by the huge queue of traffic and the amount of ambulances/fire engines/police cars that have come through, makes my blood run cold. Day after Christmas as well."

Drivers are urged to approach with care.

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